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Big Tech group tells Pentagon's Hegseth they are 'concerned' about Anthropic supply-chain risk designation

The letter is the first significant support Anthropic has received from the tech industry, a group of companies that includes its investors, suppliers and customers

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 11:10 am

AI giants promise Trump to pay for increased energy needs

To develop and use AI, the main players in the sector use data centres, whose chips and servers consume a lot of electricity

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 11:03 am

Iran-Israel war: Who are the Kurds, why US may align with them?

With a global population of 30 to 45 million people, they are one of the significant stateless ethnic group.

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 11:03 am

Use of Afghan soil for terror against Pakistan unacceptable: Army chief Munir

Asim Munir visited Wana in South Waziristan district along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, where he reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 10:58 am

Indonesia urges Meta's transparency on algorithms, content moderation

Indonesian Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid has called on digital platform giant Meta to be ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 10:33 am

OpenAI looking at contract with NATO, source says

OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, Amazon and others, announced a deal late last week to deploy its technology in the Pentagons classified network

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 10:12 am

China lowers economic growth target to 4.5-5% amid global, domestic uncertainties

China's economy grew by 5% last year to $20.01 trillion, riding high on the robust exports despite U.S. tariffs, while domestic consumption, its bugbear, remained sluggish.

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 9:04 am

Thailand RISE Fund Positions Thai Research for Global Innovation Impact

Thailand has launched a new phase in its national research and innovation strategy with the introduction of the ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:41 am

Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trends

- Debut of the Hard Pure Gold & Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association pavilions, events deliver ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:38 am

Nepal goes to polls in first general election since government-toppling Gen Z protests last year

The voting started at 7 a.m. and will conclude at 5 p.m.; the counting will start immediately after the ballot boxes are collected

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 8:11 am

Canada, Australia must join forces to resist great power hegemony: Carney

Mark Carney spoke in the nations capital on the third day of an official visit to Australia, a trip aimed at bringing in investment and deepening ties with a fellow middle power partner

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 7:07 am

Mary Kay Goes for Gold in Global Manufacturing Standards

-Mary Kay Inc., a global direct sales leader in beauty and skincare innovation, has achieved ISO 22716 certification, ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 6:49 am

Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress' first vote on conflict

The war powers resolution gave lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out; the vote forced them to take a stand on a war shaping the fate of U.S. military members, countless other lives and the future of the region.

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 4:56 am

U.S. House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions over the Epstein files

Five Republicans joined Democrats to support the subpoena proposed by GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina in a sign of continued frustration with the department's review and release of a tranche of documents regarding the disgraced financier

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 3:09 am

MPR chairman signals possibility of Indonesia leaving Board of Peace

The Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) of the Republic of Indonesia, Ahmad Muzani, signaled the ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 11:11 pm

President Prabowo expresses condolences to Iran over death of Khamenei

Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono officially conveyed the Indonesian Government's condolences for the ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 10:58 pm

President Prabowo urges unity as Middle East tensions escalate

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto called on the Indonesian people to maintain unity, especially amid escalating ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 9:49 pm

Minister highlights MBG program for nutrition and character education

Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti stated that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program is an ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 9:37 pm

Indonesian businesses told to optimize trade agreements for growth

Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti has urged Indonesian business players to make optimal use of trade agreements ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 9:24 pm

Can Nepal elections favour the return of Hindu monarchy?

Nepal, sandwiched between two populous neighbors, India and Tibet/China, goes to national polls on Thursday. Political observers across Asia are closely watching Pushpa Kamal Dahal (popularly known as Prachanda), a communist leader who led a decade-long anti-monarchy Maoist movement in the Hindu-majority Himalayan nation, which dethroned the last king, Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, in [] The post Can Nepal elections favour the return of Hindu monarchy? appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 4 Mar 2026 9:20 pm

Free Health Check program reaches 10.5 million participants in 2026

Chief of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) Muhammad Qodari reported that from January to February 2026, the Free ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 9:16 pm

Indonesia's energy supply safe despite Middle East conflict: Minister

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the Middle East conflict involving the United ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 9:07 pm

Indonesian minister pushes export villages to boost West Papua economy

The IndonesianMinistry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions is prepared to help accelerate rural ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 8:25 pm

VP Gibran warns: AI must not replace critical thinking in daily life

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka highlighted the importance of upholding ethics and strengthening critical ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 8:10 pm

Bangladeshs Political Reset Meets a Geoeconomic Reckoning

Dhakas real challenge is to convert political change into economic credibility amid mounting external shocks.

The Diplomat 4 Mar 2026 7:53 pm

Iranian warship sank by American sub in Indian Ocean, US defence secretary says

Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.

BBC 4 Mar 2026 7:32 pm

U.S. carried out strike on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast, Pentagon chief says

The U.S. strike triggered a distress call and the Sri Lankan armed forces launched a search and rescue operation

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 7:03 pm

Indonesia stresses security in building future capital Nusantara

Indonesia is prioritizing advanced defense and cybersecurity systems in building its future capital, Nusantara, in East ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 6:50 pm

BRIN study projects GDP boost from free meals program

Research by Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) shows the Government's Free Nutritious ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 6:37 pm

Indonesia, Kazakhstan explore cultural cooperation

Indonesias Culture Minister Fadli Zon welcomed plans for deeper collaboration with Kazakhstan during a meeting ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 6:24 pm

Thai poll body certifies election results, clearing path for new parliament

Under the rules, the new parliament must meet within 15 days of certification; it will elect a speaker and deputy speaker and will then choose a Prime Minister, who will move to form a government

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 5:55 pm

Indonesia launches first rice exports for Hajj Pilgrims

Indonesia has begun exporting 2,280 tonnes of rice to Saudi Arabia, marking the first time the nation supplies its ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 5:44 pm

U.K. charters first repatriation flight for British stranded due to West Asia conflict

The U.K. said it will deploy a Royal Navy warship to the eastern Mediterranean to bolster security around its Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Akrotiri in Cyprus

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 5:12 pm

Imaginary, invented threat: Russia says U.S. attacked Iran on false pretext, condemns call for Iranians to seize power

Without mentioning U.S. President Donald Trump by name, Foreign Ministry spokesperson alluded to his call for Iranians to take power from the clerical leadership

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 4:13 pm

Spain's Sanchez stands firm on opposition to war in Iran despite Trump's trade threat

It's not clear how Mr. Trump would cut off trade with Spain, a European Union member. The EU negotiates trade on behalf of all its 27 members

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 4:09 pm

Herbalife Announces Cristiano Ronaldo Invests $7.5 Million in Pro2col Technology

Herbalife Ltd.(NYSE: HLF), a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, announced global ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 3:28 pm

Kung Fu Meets Spring -- Unitree Spring Festival Gala Robots Present Cyber Real Kung Fu in the Year of the Horse

As the new year begins and all things renew, on the stage of the 2026 Spring Festival Gala of China Media ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 3:22 pm

Indonesian VP Gibran explores IoT education at Bandung junior high

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reviewed the implementation of education anchored in the internet of ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 3:12 pm

Indonesian Minister urges creative kids' menus for Free Meals Program

Indonesian Population and Family Development Minister Wihaji urged nutrition fulfillment service units ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 2:51 pm

Indonesia's PPN Ministry backs North Penajam Paser as buffer for IKN

Indonesias National Development Planning (PPN) Ministry has voiced its readiness to assist North Penajam Paser ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 2:40 pm

WSBP Concrete Supply for ProbolinggoBanyuwangi Toll Road Package 3 Nearing Completion, Ahead of 2026 Eid Homecoming

Jakarta (ANTARA)- PT Waskita Beton Precast Tbk (ticker code: WSBP) continue to ensure the smooth supply of ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 2:16 pm

Iran war: Congress taking first votes as debate rages about U.S. goals

The votes in Congress this week represented potentially consequential markers of just where lawmakers stand on the war as they look ahead to midterm elections and the consequences of the conflict

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 2:01 pm

Indonesia's Baznas sends 100,000 liters of clean water to Gaza

Indonesias National Alms Agency (Baznas) has distributed 100,000 liters of clean water to 2,500 residents in the ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 1:53 pm

Not sure how to give wishes for the Year of the Horse? Let's hear from CGs in Guangzhou

A news report from South: As we gallop into the Year of the Horse, Guangdong is poised to strengthen ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 1:27 pm

Huawei's SuperPoD Portfolio Creates New Option for Global Computing at MWC Barcelona 2026

At MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei debuts its latest SuperPoD product Atlas 950 SuperPoD,TaiShan 950 SuperPoD and a series ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 1:15 pm

Indonesia plans evacuation of 15 citizens from Iran

Indonesia is preparing to evacuate 15 citizens from Tehran via Baku, Azerbaijan, as airspace closures and escalating ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 1:12 pm

Watch: U.S. military commander briefs on Operation Epic Fury

The US military commander in the Middle East says American forces have struck nearly 2,000 targets so far in Iran as part of the largest firepower buildup in the region in a generation

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 1:03 pm

Arcfra Launches Neutree to Power Scalable Enterprise AI Infrastructure

Arcfra, an innovator in cloud & AI-ready infrastructure, today announced the launch ofArcfra Neutree, ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 12:56 pm

Medical Korea 2026 to Highlight AI-Powered Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism

-Medical Korea 2026, the 16th Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference, will take place March 1922, ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 12:32 pm

U.S. says orders non-emergency consular staff in Karachi, Lahore to leave Pakistan

It said there was no change to the status of its embassy in the capital Islamabad

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 12:13 pm

Prabowo and national figures discuss Middle East impact on BoP

President Prabowo Subianto and national figures exchanged views on the potential impacts of the Middle East conflict on ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 12:08 pm

Truck queue forms at Merak Port due to bad weather

An aerial view shows trucks queuing while waiting to load and unload at Merak Port, Cilegon, Banten, Wednesday (March ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 11:48 am

Prabowo initiates calls with gulf leaders after US' strikes on Iran

Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono revealed that President Prabowo Subianto had held direct telephone conversations ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 11:38 am

Stranded sperm whale in Kolaka handled with sinking method

A resident carries a child while observing the carcass of a stranded sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) on the coast ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 11:23 am

Prabowo, leaders discuss Indonesia's readiness amid global tensions

President Prabowo Subianto met senior national figures and political party leaders on Tuesday evening to discuss ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 11:06 am

Nepals general election on March 5 seeks political change

The election is being held two years early due to Gen Z protests that resulted in 77 deaths, including 19 from police gunfire on the first day of demonstrations on September 8

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:13 am

Pakistan Army kills TTA commander near Torkham border

Peshawar: The Pakistan Army has killed the commander of the Afghan Taliban during an operation near Torkham border in northwest Pakistan, security officials said on Wednesday, March 4. The commander of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Afghanistan (TTA), identified as Qahraman, and his associates were eliminated during an operation late last night when they were attempting to approach Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 4 Mar 2026 9:14 am

Israel-Iran war: Some stranded travellers in Dubai pay huge sums for private flights out

Demand for charter flights has skyrocketed, with some people paying up to $ 2,32,000 as major airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, Qatar, were closed after the start of the conflict last weekend

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:13 am

Prabowo calls for Indonesia readiness amid Middle East conflict

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that Indonesia must be prepared for any eventuality following the escalating ...

Antara News 4 Mar 2026 8:59 am

Trump says U.S. Navy could escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz

If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible, Mr. Trump said on his Truth Social platform.

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 6:13 am

Trump says Germany helping with Iran strikes, meets Merz at White House

Mr. Trump told reporters that Germany had been helping out by allowing U.S. forces to access certain bases, and drew a sharp contrast to the actions of two other European countries: Britain and Spain

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 2:06 am

Indonesia targets first nuclear power plant by 20322034

Indonesia plans to commission its first nuclear power plant between 2032 and 2034, marking a milestone in its long-term ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 10:52 pm

Govt grants emergency stay to foreigners due to Middle East conflict

The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali has issued emergency stay permits (ITKT) to foreign nationals due to flight ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 10:40 pm

Indonesia launches major reforestation in Tesso Nilo National Park

The Ministry of Forestry has officially begun a large-scale reforestation program in Tesso Nilo National Park, aiming ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 10:11 pm

RI confident in its fiscal stability amid U.S.-Iran conflict risks

Indonesias Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said global geopolitical tensions have not significantly ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 10:04 pm

Nepals March 5 vote: Waves, coalitions, and the new guard on the cards

Veterans such as Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda and K.P. Sharma Oli face tough contest in the first election since the 2025 Gen Z protests. Rastriya Swatantra Party holds an edge and its leader Balendra Shah, 35, remains a hugely popular figure. The youth vote is likely to play a decisive role amid a strong anti-incumbency sentiment.

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 10:03 pm

U.S.-U.K. relationship not like it used to be: Trump

Keir Starmer had not permitted the U.S. access to U.K. bases initially, later, permitting access for agreed defensive purposes only

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:07 pm

Iran Strikes Threaten Myanmar Juntas Jet Fuel and Drone Supplies

Experts warn the regime will now turn to other sources to fuel its deadly aerial campaign targeting civilians.

The Irrawaddy 3 Mar 2026 7:04 pm

Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble as crucial shipping lane threatened

Iranian official threatens to set fire to any ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

BBC 3 Mar 2026 5:22 pm

India's top court angry after junior judge cites fake AI-generated orders

In several recent instances, AI has disrupted court proceedings in India and elsewhere.

BBC 3 Mar 2026 5:04 pm

Watch: Stranded Indians begin returning as gulf flight operations resume

Stranded Indian passengers have begun returning home as flight operations from the Middle East gradually resume following days of disruptions

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 3:05 pm

Soekarno-Hatta Airport records 15 Middle East flights cancellation

Indonesias main gateway, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, said 15 Middle East-bound flights were canceled ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 2:38 pm

Drone strikes blamed on Iran hit Iranian Kurdish camp in Iraq: official, exiled group

Iraqs northern autonomous Kurdish region hosts camps and rear-bases operated by several Iranian Kurdish rebel groups, which have repeatedly faced cross-border strikes from Iran

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 2:12 pm

Eid bonus prepared for 850,000 ride-hailing drivers totaling Rp220 bln

Indonesia will provide Rp220 billion (US$12.6 million) in Eid al-Fitr bonuses to 850,000 online motorcycle taxi ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 1:50 pm

Indonesian govt sets US$3.2 billion Eid bonus for state staff

Indonesia has allocated Rp55 trillion (US$3.2 billion) for Eid al-Fitr bonuses for state workers, a 10 percent increase ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 1:44 pm

France to boost nuclear arsenal, could deploy atomic weapons to European allies

Mr. Macron announced that eight European countries including Germany, Poland, Sweden and Britain had agreed to participate in what he called a forward nuclear deterrence scheme

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 1:33 pm

Jusuf Kalla, Iranian Envoy discuss RI mediation role

Indonesias 10th and 12th vice president, Jusuf Kalla (JK), received Iranian Ambassador to Indonesia Mohammad ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 1:23 pm

Indonesia aims to complete post-disaster reconstruction by 2029

The Indonesian government has set a goal to complete rehabilitation and reconstruction in disaster-hit areas of ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 1:21 pm

Govt eyes three-year full recovery for Sumatra's educational services

The Indonesian Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education aims to fully restore educational services in Aceh, North ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 1:19 pm

Indonesia's energy council meets on Mideast war risks

Indonesias National Energy Council will convene Tuesday to assess the impact of escalating conflict involving ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 1:11 pm

Saudi's ban on Indonesian poultry unrelated to halal issues: RI govt

Indonesias trade ministry said Saudi Arabias ban on poultry and egg imports from the country is unrelated ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 1:02 pm

Indonesia's halal agency targets 2026 industry surge

Indonesias Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) aims to accelerate growth of the national halal industry in ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 12:55 pm

Indonesians in Middle East urged to stay calm: Dy Minister

Deputy Minister of Human Rights Mugiyanto has urged Indonesian citizens in countries affected by recent regional ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 12:24 pm

Govt reactivates 42,000 state health insurance participants

The Ministry of Social Affairs has confirmed that 42,000 beneficiaries will remain in the government-subsidized ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 12:09 pm

MPR calls for strengthening energy, economy amid Middle East tensions

Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono called for the strengthening of ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 11:47 am

Indonesia drafts admission policy for schools in disaster-hit regions

Indonesia's Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education announced the ongoing formulation of a circular letter ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 11:30 am

Indonesia tightens watch on migrant workers in Mideast

Indonesia has intensified monitoring and mitigation measures for its migrant workers in the Middle East following ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 11:13 am

U.S. says 'destroyed' command facilities of Iran's Guards

Meanwhile, Iranian state media said the Guards had targetted a United States air base in Bahrain

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 11:03 am

China urges joint efforts with France to de-escalate Mideast tensions

China hopes that France will work with China to promote de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East and jointly uphold ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 10:52 am

China supports Iran in safeguarding sovereignty, territorial integrity

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said that China values the traditional friendship between China and Iran and ...

Antara News 3 Mar 2026 10:49 am